This Industry Talk will discuss how generative design played a part in designing a seat for Martyn Ashton, a world champion mountain bike trials rider. Martyn suffered an accident in 2003 which meant he needed to adapt his mountain bike to ride again. Teaming up with the team at Fabric.cc, a world-leading cycling accessory company, they were able to create a seat that Martyn was comfortable in and fixed to his bike in the position he needed. Fabric.cc utilised generative design in this process to make sure the brackets were strong enough and light enough to suit the bike seat.

How can new technologies like 3D printing and generative design help flexible and adaptable manufacturers, such as a CNC job shop, reduce time and cost whilst maintaining or improving their quality and throughput? In a world with an ever-increasing demand for adaptability and customization, whilst simultaneously a requirement for ever-increasing productivity, this is an important question to answer. This class will look at how automation of non-value-added steps in the engineering process such as the design of fixtures and work holding, can be used to reduce human error, save time, and increase productivity and quality. By combining generative design with CNC toolpath simulation capabilities of 5-axis machining software, multiple CAD-ready fixtures, based on manufacturing constraints and product performance requirements, can be quickly generated. This allows for bespoke fixtures which have been designed by the computer to be 3D printed overnight, ready to machine the next day. Generative design also allows multiple materials and manufacturing methods to be directly evaluated allowing the engineer to make informed choices about which manufacturing method is best suited for each case, depending on the machines and expertise they have available.

It's been 3 years since Bill gave the most watched Autodesk University talk "The Future of BIM Is Not BIM, and It's Coming Faster Than You Think". During this sequel, we will look at which technologies have come to pass, which ones have not (and why), and what's next. With advancements in generative design, software algorithms, and robotic construction, our current processes are going to be changing quite a bit over the next three to ten years. We will see more and more done by computers and machines than we have ever seen. Rather than Building Information Modeling (BIM), we are going to see Building Information Optimization. Rather than manually drawing walls, doors, and columns for what we think is a good design, we will feed the computer “rules” instructing it to give us a building’s optimal footprint, structural load capacity, and thermal performance. Things that took months will be done in a day. What does this mean for you? How do you play a part in these changing processes?

Generative Design is the most advanced and powerful design tool among many industrial fields, yet it needs to apply several processes for taking the specific and appropriate outcome to address them further production phase. In this session, we will introduce our design development process which profoundly incorporates with the Generative Design, from our latest several design projects. Generative Design still needs several processes for further implication into current design development. Sculpting is the most reliable application for reproducing the generated geometry to "engineering verification structure". However, it is also a considerably irrelevant perception from a conventional design process among designers. In this session, we will introduce from our latest design method that idea of integration process about Generative Design and sculpting technic, which has been utilised in several projects such as DENSO ECU Concept (Deserved iF Design Award)

Learn how Fusion 360 software was used to create a wearable technology capable of reducing physiotherapy from a 6-week process to a 10-minute application. In this talk, you'll hear from Fusion 360 evangelist's Paul Sohi, Michael Aubry, and Taylor Stein on how they collaborated together to create an IoT connected wearable with Fusion 360. On the Mission to Mars, it's estimated that astronauts will lose up to 30% of their bone and muscle density to atrophy caused by the 0-gravity environment. The fear is that the astronauts may not have the physical strength to put up even a tent when they land on Mars. Astronaut Yvonne Cagle has developed a method of body hacking which rebuilds bone and muscle tissue. This method compresses 6 weeks of physiotherapy into 10 minutes. Working with Autodesk, Cagle was able to take her technology from an application only she was capable of using effectively on patients, to a fully automated process using a wearable technology application.

Autonomous construction assembly and 3D printing of concrete are becoming promising technologies for building structures in the near future. However, such technologies require design professionals to optimize the building design for constructability constraints imposed by the robots and 3D-printed material parameters, in addition to traditional design criteria. Recent advances in generative design showcase promising potential to use BIM (Building Information Modeling) for optimizing the building design for multiple objectives. Pennsylvania State University participated in the NASA 3D-Printed Habitat challenge (for Mars), which had a virtual construction level focusing on using BIM for the design of a Martian habitat, and an actual construction level focusing on the autonomous construction of a subscaled version of the design. This class will demonstrate the underlying BIM process that our team developed to identify the optimal design and perform 4D simulation of the robotic construction process.

Earlier in 2019 VW and Autodesk published a project collaboration envisioning a new concept for the original type 2 van, called the type 20. Extensively using Fusion 360 for generative design throughout the vehicle, this class will teach you how to maximize the benefits of starting shapes to control your generative design results and capture your design vision.

This 1-day workshop will gather a small exclusive group of talented engineers and designers for a special hands-on look at Autodesk's Generative Design technology. You will walk away with the ability to increase your innovation capacity by exploring solution domains beyond a single concept of traditional design tools. This hands-on session will complete an entire generative workflow, from defining requirements to manufacturing.

This 1-day workshop will gather a small exclusive group of talented engineers and designers for a special hands-on look at Autodesk's Generative Design technology. You will walk away with the ability to increase your innovation capacity by exploring solution domains beyond a single concept of traditional design tools. This hands-on session will complete an entire generative workflow, from defining requirements to manufacturing.

Generative Design is changing the way we design, engineer, and manufacture the products of tomorrow. By leveraging cloud technology - 100’s or 1000’s of higher performing design options can be generated based on objectives, allowing users to make tradeoffs for different materials, performance, and production options. The benefits of Generative Design are also not restricted to just the world of Additive Manufacturing, but can also be leveraged with Subtractive Manufacturing, and even as design inspiration for traditional techniques. What you might not be aware of, is that Generative Design technology is now available to any user of the Manufacturing collections. This allows you to seamlessly go from your CAD workflows within Inventor, to generating a design in Fusion 360, back to having the generated design into the context of your original assembly with Inventor. Join us to learn how to get started with Generative Design in Fusion 360, hands-on, alongside Inventor.

Our company, ACCIONA, has been committed since its 1862 founding to pushing forward innovation in order to develop nontraditional ways to solve problems, and to always looking for new business and new initiatives. That is the main reason why, 3 years ago, ACCIONA's Innovation Division started to work in 2 different technologies: reality capture, looking to transform the real world into a digital world; and large-scale 3D printing, aimed at creating new 3D-printed elements from CAD digital files. Both technologies were especially interesting for preserving our cultural heritage. In order to probe both worlds-physical and digital are interconnected due to both technologies-in ACCIONA, we decided to start a pilot project that let us capture an existing structure (like a sculpture or a part of a building) using reality capture technology, and then 3D print a replica using concrete large-scale 3D-printing technology.

The research, design engineering, and development of a wireless ambulatory Electroencephalogram (EEG ) headset that utilises Brain Computer Interface (BCI) and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) presents a wide range of complex requirements. The team responsible for developing this wireless ambulatory EEG headset is focusing on making the device suitable for patient-managed neurorehabilitation within community (at homes or community centres). Unlike existing commercial EEG headsets, this would be the first device created particularly for unassisted (nonprofessional) usage by patients (or their caregivers) with restricted motor function or with chronic pain. These conditions may be the result of spinal cord injury and/or stroke. This approach provides benefits not only to Healthcare providers (such as occupational therapists) in terms of resource allocation, but also to patients and caregivers by providing access to device that can be used in familiar surroundings and at times that suit. The main challenges that benefit from the application of Fusion 360, generative design, and ReCap are: 1) developing form and structures that are adaptable to range of head sizes and geometries; 2) developing a structure that optimises the location and placement of electrodes; 3) reduction of material usage of key headset components; 4) influences the design with the aim of enhancing comfort, functionality, durability, and interaction. The demonstration will show examples of concept development of the device, ranging from digital to physical test beds that test the interaction between a variety of heads, mechanical properties of the headsets and electrodes. Traditional and rapid prototyping processes have been used throughout the development and where appropriate, these have been tested and evaluated using human factors methods and tools. The interaction and placement of the device is critical to the rehabilitation of the patient. Therefore, the device has to intuitive to use and reliable throughout its application. It is also expected that the device would be used by more than one patient, therefore it has to be easily maintained and serviced. The project is aligned with Engineering and Physical Science Research Council's delivery plan in the area of improving prevention and public health. It fits within Healthcare technologies strategic plan for optimising treatment and creating patient-specific predictive models that integrate medical knowledge and knowledge of an i

Generative design is the process of setting design parameters and then using computational analysis to come up with multiple solutions. It has been widely used in the manufacturing industry; it is also gaining more attention in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in space design, sustainability studies, and urban planning. However, the construction industry has not fully invested in the power of generative design. With more contractors using BIM (Building Information Modeling) to deliver projects, more data is available and can be used to generate and manipulate outcomes. This class will focus on applications of generative design that optimize construction processes. We will present a background on generative design as well as case studies. The class will also show how to get started with generative design for construction using current technologies, including Dynamo. The digitization of today’s projects, along with the power of computation, creates the potential to facilitate construction processes and build better buildings.

We'll take an introductory look at carrying a product design through the Autodesk Generative Design platform and how to manufacture it within Fusion software’s CAM and CNC machine tools. We'll also look at how to implement generative design into your design workflow, and see considerations for helping to guide generative design toward your manufacturing process.

A case study on the adoption of BIM on the new Queens Wharf, $3B Integrated Resort Development in the CBD of Brisbane, Australia. An initiative from the developer and operator. The project extends over 10% of the Brisbane CBD footprint. The timing and approach to create the projects virtual environment, coordination of the new and existing built form with laser scanning, review of the public realm stakeholder requirements, including the intensive public services utilities of a CBD site, through the management of an expected 600 + models in Navisworks, originating from multiple software platforms will be presented. The adoption of virtual reality and the benefits achieved for the client and design teams will be explored. While the preparation of as-built information for facility management integration with BIM360, as the first of multiple project stages step into construction will be demonstrated. A presentation on truly integrated BIM implementation for all project participants.

*PLEASE NOTE* This dynamic presentation on the health of marine ecosystems and the use of photogrammetry by the Hydrous is now part of the Wednesday presentation, "Stories from the Future of Making Things Experience," at 3:30 PM in the Theater.

The health of marine ecosystems is declining rapidly from the combined effects of climate change, like rising ocean temperatures, ocean acidification, and sea level rise, and these effects are compounded by more direct human impacts such as pollution and over-fishing. Despite overwhelming evidence of these problems, and the proven effectiveness of their respective solutions, ocean environments like coral reefs remain over-exploited, under-protected, and out of mind. Therefore, the Hydrous uses creative methods to support scientific discovery and translate research into public understanding and ocean conservation. The Hydrous uses photogrammetry to non-destructively create 3D models of coral reefs in the wild and from museum specimens, the data from which contribute to ongoing research, historical preservation, art programs, and ocean education. The Hydrous also creates immersive experiences for virtual field trips and 360 footage, which have been viewed online by millions. The ultimate goal of the Hydrous is to connect people to marine environments and increase ocean literacy- through expeditions, technology, and education- to so that our blue planet can be further admired, understood, and protected.

The new capabilities of additive manufacturing (AM) have given many industries the capacity to print complex designs in many different materials. The benefits include customized products; improved performance with weight reduction; and the reduction of materials, manufacturing time, and assembly cost. This session will give you an overview on how Within software and Netfabb software can help you achieve these benefits. We’ll look at how to capitalize on Within software to create optimized component design using lattice-based optimization while following machine constraints. The goal is to preserve structural performance while lightweighting a part without violating design or AM constraints. We will also look at how Netfabb software provides quality control on the final part, providing support generation and slicing data for the AM machine targeted. This session features Netfabb and Within.

Discover how to create high-quality 3D models from photographs using the power of ReCap Photo software. It has never been simpler to digitize the world around you. Join us as we explore the various available reality capture techniques, as well as basic workflows. This course will center on the speaker’s own journey with photogrammetry, taken while working on the Memorial to the Enslaved People of George Mason at George Mason University in Fairfax Virginia.

This class will describe the benefits of using PowerShape software and Moldflow Insight to model and simulate a conformal cooling tool. With 3D printing on the rise, conformal cooling is becoming a more widely available option to create cooling channels in metal in order to more evenly cool a plastic component during the molding process. Utilizing the modeling power of PowerShape to build a mold with channels following the geometry of the plastic part-and then validating the channels using Moldflow-can save time and money by eliminating the need to 'build it and hope it works."

As additive manufacturing (AM) gains greater industrial exposure, there's a drive toward defining practical, high-value processes and products. Defining viable business cases is critical to ensure successful technology adoption. Focusing on the marine industry and using a "propeller" as a familiar marine object for a case study, we'll explore 4 different design/manufacturing iterations aimed at highlighting the opportunities that AM offers. By fabricating these 4 components with wire and arc additive, a considerable portion of the process chain will be revealed from both hardware and software perspectives. We'll be exploring the designs and investigating design features facilitated by AM; looking at preparing these components for manufacture; seeing how these components are built considering the distortion and stress, geometric fidelity, and thermal management; and, finally, looking at post-processing techniques to bring these components to final form.